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SIGN SAFETY QUIZ
Test your knowledge of the meanings of traffic and road signs. Answers are located at the bottom, but we’re confident you’ll ace this. For more traffic safety information, go to AAA.com/Safety.
1. Let’s start off easy. Every driver should recognize this sign.
What are actions you need to take when you come to this sign?
a. Come to a complete stop at the intersection, proceed only when safe to do so.
b. Stop only if there are no cars or pedestrians in view.
c. Slow down and yield to oncoming traffic.
2. What does this sign mean? a. Deer crossing ahead.
b. State park nearby.
c. No hunting allowed.
3. We’ll be seeing this more as the weather warms up.
Of what does this sign inform you?
a. Detour to the left.
b. End of road construction. c. Flagger up ahead.
4. Don’t let this one fool you.
What does this sign mean?
a. Stop at the intersection and proceed
when it’s safe.
b. Traffic is prohibited from entering
the roadway.
c. Road is closed due to construction.
5. Red, Yellow, Green.
What does this mean?
a. Stop, check for traffic, and go.
b. Warning of a traffic light up ahead. c. No turn on red.
6. True or False: As you’re leaving a school-zone and see a faster speed limit sign ahead, you can speed up. a. True
b. False
7. Will this one trick you?
What is this sign?
a. Roads may be slippery, use caution. b. Winding roads ahead, use caution. c. Merging traffic ahead.
8. What’s this telling you?
a. Truck ramp warning.
b. Warning for a hill ahead.
c. No trucks allowed on roadway.
9. This sign means...?
a. Rest and relaxation.
b. Cross intersection coming up. c. Railroad crossing warning.
10. This last sign, indicates what is nearby? a. Hotels.
b. Hospital. c. Highway.
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COLORS OF SIGNS
Did you know that the color of road signs is an important indicator of what information they contain?
RED. These regulatory signs generally mean stop, yield, do not enter, or prohibit you from a specific action, like no parking or no U-turn.
ORANGE. This sunshine color is the sign of construction occurring. Reduce your speed and keep a vigilant eye out for workers.
YELLOW. This bright color signifies a warning. Yellow traffic signs may mean slow down, drive cautiously or warn of possible hazards on the roadway.
GREEN. Green signs are used as directional guides. They’ll tell you which way to go and distance, such as mile markers.
BLUE. Blue colored signs indicate services and tourist information, like rest areas, hospitals, gas and lodging.
BLACK AND WHITE. Speed limits, lane control or one-way are black and white. Regulatory signs that tell you what you can and can’t do on the road.
Answers: A; A; C; B; B; False (speed limit changes at the sign’s location, not at the point where drivers can see the sign); A; B; C; B.